Best Schools in Purlear, NC
Purlear, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,474 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Purlear don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Purlear, NC
The top high schools in Purlear, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
2. Wilkes Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
3. Ashe County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Middle Schools in Purlear, NC
The top middle schools in Purlear, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashe County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Central Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
3. West Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Purlear, NC
The top elementary schools in Purlear, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students
2. Millers Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
3. Wilkesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
4. Mount Pleasant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Purlear, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Purlear, NC has a total population of 2,693 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Purlear, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Purlear, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Purlear, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Purlear, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Purlear, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Purlear, NC
How many schools are in Purlear, NC?
Purlear, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,474 students in total.
How do schools in Purlear perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Purlear score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Purlear don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Purlear?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 54%
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